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Fire Commission approves April minutes and adjourns in memory of firefighter Brantley
Summary
The Fire Commission unanimously adopted the minutes of its April 28 meeting and adjourned the May meeting in memory of firefighter Steven Brantley after a moment of remembrance; no substantive votes on policy were taken at the May session.
The San Francisco Fire Commission completed routine business and adjourned after adopting the previous meeting's minutes and honoring a fallen firefighter.
An unidentified commissioner moved to approve the minutes of the April 28, 2021 meeting; the motion was seconded and the roll call recorded President Feinstein: "Yes," Commissioner Nakajo: "yes," and Commissioner Covington: "yes." The clerk announced the motion was unanimous and the minutes were adopted.
At the meeting's close, President Feinstein moved that the commission adjourn "in honor and respect and with deep thanks, in memory of firefighter paramedic Brantley." The motion was seconded and the commission voted to adjourn unanimously; the meeting ended at 11:37 a.m.
Why it matters: The votes recorded were procedural and reflect the regular conduct of the commission. The adjournment in memory of a firefighter underscores the department's recent tragic loss and the meeting's solemn tone.
What's next: The commission will reconvene for regular business per its calendar and will receive follow-ups on the training facility option, Slow Streets analysis and departmental succession planning as staff return with updates.
